The Moto G4 Play 2016 is now getting the latest Android security patch, bug fixes, and improvements.
If you own a Moto G4 Play RETBR you should have received the over-the-air update notification for June 1, 2018 Android security update. New software update for both these phones brings along Bug fixes and Stability improvements.
Note that the Moto G4 Play runs 7.1.1 Nougat. This device won't get further major Android updates from Motorola.
Motorola’s instructions explain that for a successful installation, the battery in your phone should be at least 50% charged and your device should be connected to a Wi-Fi network or LTE.
If you haven't got the notification of this new software update yet, Just go to Settings - About Phone - Software updates, and It will automatically start downloading the latest update. The update will take around 10-15 minutes to get Installed on your device. We will let you know once the update is live for other countries. Stay tuned to our Facebook and Twitter page to get the first News.
The last time we updated you on the status of Moto G4 Play updates, we told you that Motorola is rolling out Android 7.1.1 Nougat, and now the company is sending another update to the device that introduces the January 2018 security patch.
If you own a Moto G4 Play in Brazil you should have received the over-the-air update notification for January 1st, 2018 Android security update. That’s all that is detailed in the new software version (NPIS26.48-36-2), though there is a mention of "KRACK" Fix. It’s a WiFi vulnerability that breaks WPA2 by forcing nonce reuse.
Motorola’s instructions explain that for a successful installation, the battery in your phone should be at least 50% charged and your device should be connected to a Wi-Fi network or LTE.
If you haven't got the notification of this new software update yet, Just go to Settings - About Phone - Software updates, and It will automatically start downloading the latest update. The update will take around 10-15 minutes to get Installed on your device. We will let you know once the update is out for other countries. Stay tuned to our Facebook and Twitter page to get the first News.
After a long wait, theMoto G4 Play users are finally getting Android 7.1.1 Nougat update with the latest Security Patch.
If you own a Moto G4 Play in the India you should have received the over-the-air update notification for Nougat. Android 7.1.1 Nougat for the Moto G4 Play brings Latest Security patch, Duo video calling application, New Icons, and other Android 7.1.1 Nougat goodies.
Motorola’s instructions explain that for a successful installation, the battery in your phone should be at least 50% charged and your device should be connected to a Wi-Fi network or LTE.
If you haven't got the notification of this new software update yet, Just go to Settings - About Phone - Software updates, and It will automatically start downloading the latest update. The update will take around 10-15 minutes to get Installed on your device.
Android Oreo is already official and there we've the Moto G4 Play users who are still waiting for Android Nougat update for their Smartphones.
All we know at this point is that, yes, Lenovo is still testing Nougat on Moto G4 Play. The company isn’t providing a timetable like it did earlier this year, though. That’s likely because it doesn’t want to give false hope and disappointment to their customers.
If you own a Moto G4 Play with custom recovery installed, you can install the Android 7.1.1 Nougat with September security patch. XDA Developer "Q9Nap" has converted the last Official Android 7.1.1 Nougat Soak Test into a flashable zip file.
Just download the ZIP file from the below link and use TWRP recovery to flash it on your Moto G4 Play. I've been using this firmware from past couple of weeks and haven't found a single bug.
Waiting for Android 7.0 Nougat Update for your Moto G4 Play? Well you can now Install Android 8.0 Oreo on your Moto G4 Play!
Now that Google has released the next version of Android, Android 8.0 Oreo, the wait for the devices to get the update first has already started. Motorola has already updated it's software support page with the list of its devices that will officially get the update.
We all know that Motorola is still due to update the Moto G4 Play to Android Nougat and Moto G4 Play won't be getting Android Oreo Update Officially. But you can now Install the latest Android 8.0 Oreo Unofficially via Custom ROM. Developer "althafvly" has successfully ported Android 8.0 Oreo crDroid for the Moto G4 Play. Additionally, most major aspects of the phone are working as expected (such as RIL, WiFi, Bluetooth, etc.), but its still not usable for daily use.
With Android 8.0 Oreo, you'll get new Settings and Notification panel UI, latest features including Picture in Picture (PIP), Adaptive icons, Autofill, Notification timeout, and new emojis.
You'll need to Unlock Bootloader and Install TWRP Custom Recovery in-order to Install the Lineage OS 15 Android 8.0 Oreo Rom on Moto G4 Play Harpia. You can grab the Custom Rom ZIP file from below.
Stay tuned to our Facebook and Twitter page to get the first News.
We all know that Motorola is due to update the Moto G4 Play to Android 7.0 Nougat. Now, Motorola is now pushing a new software update for the Moto G4 Play with Build no. MPIS24.241-15.3-26 and it weighs in at around 78.8MB. Note that the device still remains on Android Marshmallow.
The update only contains August 2017 security patch, and it doesn't bring any new features whatsoever. While this update would have been more exciting if it had brought Nougat 7.1.1, which is already available for most of the eligible Moto devices.
The update is already rolling out to the users of Moto G4 Play in phases. If you did not receive the update wait for few days or try checking for it manually by heading over to system updates section in the Settings app. Make sure you've at least 50 percent juice left on your phone before updating it.
Also Read: You can now update your Moto G4 Play to Android 8.0 Oreo via Lineage OS 15. Android 8.0 Oreo comes with exciting new features. Check out this post on how to Install Android Oreo on Moto G4 Play.
The Motorola Moto Android 7.1.1 Nougat update continues to make significant progress and today we want to take a look at everything we know about the Moto devices Android 7.1.1 Nougat update and its release as we push deeper into the year.
Android 7.1.1 Nougat updates for Motorola Smartphones are pushing out every single day so it can be hard to keep track of the company’s progress. Android 7.1.1 Nougat for the Motorola devices (Changes and Features)
Apart from the Android 7.1.1 Nougat Goodies including App Shortcuts, GIF(s) support, and new Emojis, Motorola has added several new features to the latest software update.
The Android 7.1.1 Nougat update for the Moto Smartphone comes with brand new round icon pack which can be seen in the above featured image, duo video calling application, restart option, and latest July security patch.
Moto Z Play Android 7.1.1 Nougat Update
Motorola has already started rolling out Android 7.1.1 Nougat update for the Moto Z Play. We've seen the update coming to the Moto Z Play in Brazil with "retbr" software channel, in Canada for all Canadian carriers including Koodo, Rogers and Telus, and many others, in India with "retin" software channel, Indonesia and Hong Kong with "retapac" software channel. Update: August 11, 2017
The Moto Z Play is now getting Android 7.1.1 Nougat on "retus," "retgb" and "reteu" Software Channels. Moto Z Android 7.1.1 Nougat Update
Along with the Moto Z Play, Motorola has started pushing the Android 7.1.1 Nougat update for the Standard Moto Z. The update is now live in India with "retin" software channel, and in Canada for Bell users.
Update: August 8, 2017
Moto Z users with "Reteu" Software channel have now started receiving the Android 7.1.1 Nougat update.
Moto Z Droid/Moto Z Force Droid Android 7.1.1 Update
[August 8, 2017] Moto Z Droid Edition and Moto Z Force Droid Edition at Verizon are now getting Android 7.1.1 Nougat update with July 1st Android Security Patch.
Thanks Mark
Moto X Play Android 7.1.1 Update
Android 7.1.1 Nougat update is already live for the Moto X Play in several Countries including India and Brazil. Additionally The Moto X Play running Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow on Rogers will get Android 7.x Nougat on October 31st, 2017.
Moto X Pure Android 7.1.1 Update
Along with the Moto X Play, Motorola has started pushing the Android 7.1.1 Nougat update for the Moto X Pure.
Moto G4 Play Android 7.1.1 Nougat Update
The Moto G4 Play will also be getting Android 7.1.1 Nougat. Motorola has already started testing Android 7.1.1 Nougat on the Moto G4 Play.
Motorola is due to send the updates to the Moto G4 Play. However, if you want the 7.1.1 Nougat on your Moto G4 Play right now, you can sideload it by downloading and installing the Android 7.1.1 OTA Zip from XDA.
Android 7.1.1 Nougat for other Motorola devices?
We haven't seen any sign of the Android 7.1.1 Nougat update for any other Motorola device apart from the few mentioned above.
The Moto devices likely to get Android 7.1.1 Nougat includes Moto G4, Moto G4 Plus, Moto X Style, Moto G5 Plus, and Moto G5.
That said, we'll update the article as soon as we get more information regarding Android 7.1.1 for Moto devices. Kindly let us know if we missed anything!
Now that Google has released the next version of Android, Android 8.0 Oreo, the wait for the devices to get the update first has already started. Motorola has already updated it's software support page with the list of its devices that will officially get the update and this list includes the devices that have been released by the company in the recent times as well as it also includes some devices that have been a little older and there we have the Moto G4 Play users who are still waiting for their Android 7.1.1 Nougat Update.
Well, Forget Official Nougat, You can now Install the latest Android 8.0 Oreo. Developer "Ethan" has successfully ported Android 8.0 Oreo Aosp Extended for the Moto G4 Play. Additionally, most major aspects of the phone are working as expected (such as RIL, WiFi, Bluetooth, etc.), but its still not usable for daily use.
With Android 8.0 Oreo, you'll get new Settings and Notification panel UI, latest features including Picture in Picture (PIP), Adaptive icons, Autofill, Notification timeout, and new emojis.
You'll need to Unlock Bootloader and Install TWRP Custom Recovery in-order to Install the AOSP Android 8.0 Oreo Rom on Moto G4 Play Harpia. You can grab the Custom Rom ZIP file from below.
Stay tuned to our Facebook and Twitter page to get the first News.
Android O is almost ready for an official release and there we've the Motorola users who are still waiting for Android Nougat update for their Smartphones. Google released Nougat almost an entire year ago, and few of the Motorola Smartphones including the Moto X Play, Moto X Pure Edition, and Moto G4 Play are still without it. Back in October 2016, Motorola did confirmed that Most of the Motorola Smartphones including those three will get Android Nougat and it's almost Mid of August (2017) and the Moto X Play, Moto X Pure Edition, and Moto G4 Play still remains on Android 6.0 Marshmallow with a dated security patch level.
All we know at this point is that, yes, Lenovo is testing Nougat on these phone. The company isn’t providing a timetable like it did earlier this year, though. That’s likely because it doesn’t want to give false hope and disappointment to thier customers. The Droid Maxx 2 is also eligible for Android Nougat update but there is no word on it till date. Chances for this category of Motorola customers to receive "Android 7.0" update are slim to none however, due to the fact that the company is currently dedicating its time and resources towards sending out the Android 7.1.1 Nougat to the premier devices of the moment. It won't come as a surprise if the Moto X Play, Moto X Pure Edition, and Moto G4 Play gets the latest version Android 7.1.1 and not the Android 7.0. That said, it's time for Lenovo and Motorola to release the most awaited Android Nougat update for these Smartphones. If delayed more the users will eventually choose another brand or will end up Installing a custom firmware to update their devices.
However, Motorola is now pushing a new software update for the Moto G4 Play in India with Build no. MPIS24.241-2.47-14 and it weighs in at around 30MB. Note that the device still remains on Android Marshmallow.
The update only contains May 2017 security patch, and it doesn't bring any new features whatsoever. While this update would have been more exciting if it had brought Nougat 7.1.1, which is already available for few Moto devices. The update is already rolling out to the users of Moto G4 Play in India and Brazil. If you did not receive the update wait for few days or try checking for it manually by heading over to system updates section in the Settings app. Make sure you've at least 50 percent juice left on your phone before updating it.
The Moto G4 Play has now started receiving a new software update with the latest June Security Patch, bug fixes and Stability improvement in the US on Verizon's network. The update arrives as software version MPIS24.241-2.35-1-17. Note that the device still runs on Android Marshmallow. This update would have been more exciting if it had brought Android Nougat 7.0, which is already available for most of the Moto devices. However, Motorola has already started working on Android 7.1.1 Nougat update for the Moto G4 Play, and few Soak test users from Brazil are already testing the latest build.
If you haven't got the notification of this new software update yet, Just go to Software updates menu in Settings, and It will automatically start downloading the latest update. The update will take around 10-15 minutes to get Installed on your device. Verizon instructions explain that for a successful installation, the battery in your phone should be sufficiently charged and your device should be connected to a Wi-Fi network or LTE. Source: Verizon
However, Motorola is now pushing a new software update for the Moto G4 Play in Brazil with Build no. MPIS24.241-15.3-21 and it weighs in at around 44MB.
The update only contains May 2017 security patch, and it doesn't bring any new features whatsoever. While this update would have been more exciting if it had brought Nougat 7.1.1, which is already available for few Moto devices. The update is already rolling out to the users of Moto G4 Play in Brazil. If you did not receive the update wait for few days or try checking for it manually by heading over to system updates section in the Settings app. Make sure you've at least 50 percent juice left on your phone before updating it.
After announcing the update for the device earlier, Motorola has finally started pushing the latest Android 7.1.1 Nougat update for the Moto G4 Play Soak test users in Brazil.
The update comes with latest June 2017 Security patch, New System icons, Duo Video calling application and other Android 7.1.1 goodies. The build number after the update is NPI26.48-8 and it weighs in at around 638MB.
For now, the update is reportedly rolling out in phases for a few Moto G4 Play users in Brazil.This means that the Android 7.1.1 Nougat won't be coming to all devices at once, but selected users will get the update.
Motorola’s instructions explain that for a successful installation, the battery in your phone should be at least 50% charged and your device should be connected to a Wi-Fi network or LTE.
If you haven't got the notification of this new software update yet, Just go to Settings - About Phone - Software updates, and It will automatically start downloading the latest update. The update will take around 10-15 minutes to get Installed on your device
Lenovo-owned Motorola rolled out the Android Nougat update for the both its Moto G4 and G4 Plus back in March, leaving out the third phone G4 Play users bothered. However, the company has already confirmed that they will release the update for the phone in coming months. But there's no estimated time provided by them. Android Authority reports that the update will be released in June and will gradually roll out across all the countries.
"Consumers will start to see Android Nougat on Moto G4 Play in June," said a spokesperson of Lenovo to the blog. Also, the report cites that the update will be first released to the US users of Moto G4 Play. Finally, there' some good news for the owners of G4 Play as they have been waiting for the update since ages now. Motorola might release the soak test build next month. So, wait for that.
Moto G4 Play is among the list of devices which will be getting Android 7.0 Nougat update Officially. Motorola has already started rolling out Nougat to several devices, but it haven't reached the Moto G4 Play yet. Now, Motorola is rolling out a new Software update with the February Security Patch, bug fixes and Stability improvement for the Moto G4 Play in Brazil.
If you haven't got the notification of this new software update yet, Just go to Settings > About Phone > Software updates, Just accept and It will automatically start downloading the latest updates. The update will take around 10-15 minutes to get Installed on your device.
Moto and Lenovo has unveiled a new Moto G family at MWC, a family that includes two 5th Generation Moto G(s), the Moto G5, and Moto G5 Plus.
The Moto G5 shares quite similar specs with the Moto G4 Play, with few upgrades and design changes, In this article we will talk about Key differences that you will find in the Moto G5 and the Moto G4 Play-
The Moto G5 comes with a 1080 x 1920 display, 441 ppi pixel density, while the Moto G4 Play features 1280 x 720 resolution with 294 ppi pixel density.
The Moto G5 sports a 13-megapixel camera on the rear with f/2.0 aperture, 1.1-micron pixels, and dual-LED (dual tone) flash, the Moto G4 Play comes with a 5-megapixel front and 8-megapixel camera on the rear with f/2.2 aperture and LED flash.
The all metal body Moto G5 comes with Fine Gold and Lunar Grey color option, while with the plastic, the Moto G4 Play comes with White and Black color option.
The Moto G5 features fingerprint sensor for additional security, it can also be used as navigation keys, while the Moto G4 Play doesn't feature a fingerprint sensor.
The Moto G5 comes with Snapdragon 430 Octa-Core chipset, 32GB Storage, while you get a Quad-Core Snapdragon 410, 16GB ROM with the Moto G4 Play.
What's your pick? Moto G5 or Moto G4 Play? Share your thoughts in the comment below!
Android 7.0 Nougat is Official and is available for Nexus Smartphones. According to new reports, Motorola will be soon rolling out Official Nougat update to 2016 Moto Smartphones.
According to Motorola's spokesperson-
Expect to see Android N on the Moto Z family and Moto G4 beginning in Q4
This means, For now Moto Z, Z Force, Z Play and Moto G4, G4 Play and G4 Plus will be getting Android 7.0 Nougat update starting from beginning of fourth quarter (i.e October 2016).
Wait, Motorola Spokesperson also said that
Know upgrades are about getting it right and making sure the phone performance remains the best it can be, and will share upgrade plans for other products and more specific timing later.
So, Don't get disappointed. Motorola will share the full list of Moto Devices getting Android 7.0 Nougat update very soon.
Via:- Droid Life
Motorola Moto G has always been the smartphone that offered strong performance, decent specs, timely upgrades, all at a reasonable price. Back in May, The company launched Moto G4 series , though they really messed up doing a three-way split by launching Moto G4 , Moto G4 Plus and Moto G4 Play. I have already reviewed the Moto G4 Plus and it's literally a budget king, You can check out Moto G4 Plus review. Recently I got my hands on Moto G4 Play and I have been using it since few days, Lets take a closer look!
Design
In terms of Design the Moto G4 Play looks exactly same as Moto G4/Plus. The Smartphone feels pretty premium and feels much better in hands. It comes in both Black and White color. The Back of Moto G4 Play has a Secondary microphone, Camera which has a led flash and a Moto Dimple which is little wide.
The Smartphone has 5inch IPS LCD display, 144.4 x 72 x 8.95mm dimensions and is 9.9mm slimmer . The Device is really very light ( Yeah even lighter than Moto G3 ) . There's a Microphone beneath the screen.
The Right side has a Grooved Power button and Volume rockers. The Top has 3.5mm headphone hack, at the bottom there's a USB Port.
The device has a nano coating which protects it from water splashes .
Specs and Performance
Moto G Play, 4th Gen comes out with 2GB RAM with 16GB Storage with MicroSD card support. Under the hood there's a Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 processor with a quad-core CPU paired with a 450 MHz Adreno 306 GPU.
The specifications are not competitive at this price. The Performance is fast and smooth , Stock Android Marshmallow adds more sweetness to its performance.
The device has a 2,800mAh battery which usually lasts more than a day even with a heavy use .With Fast charging, It gets fully charged in 1 hour 45 minutes.
Camera
Moto G4 Play features a 8-megapixel Rear camera with f/2.2 aperture and LED flash . It has a 5-megapixel front-facing selfie shooter with f/2.2 aperture.
Admittedly, The Camera is not too great and The Images taken with Rear 8MP camera is quite muddy and too overexposed depending on the surrounding lighting conditions. Though the Front facing selfie-shooter shoots amazing selfies.
The New camera Application Helps to take some nice shots and One can even lit up the torch while taking Videos.
Software
The device comes out with Pure Android 6.0 Marshmallow and a Single Moto Application which has two options namely "Shrink Screen" and "Moto Display".
The Shrink screen makes the screen smaller for one-handed use, The feature was first introduced in Moto Z. Though There's no use of this feature in a 5" Device like Moto G4 Play.
The Moto Display which shows Notifications at a glance was always been a great feature.
The Disappointment is that There are no Double-Chop for Flash or Twist for Camera Options. Although You can press Power button twice for Quick Camera.
Pros and Cons -
Pros -
Speedy , Smooth
Light weight
Cons -
There's No chop for flashlight, Twist for Camera
Shrink screen feature is not needed in a 5" Smartphone
Battery Drains faster when idle
Not great Specs as compared to other Smartphones in this Range
Verdict
The Moto G4 Play is a nice device but not that "Great". The specs are not that impressive and there are other Better Smartphone available at this price range.
The G4 Play is exactly same as Moto G 3rd Generation with a new design and few add-ons. The 2015 Models was having a mind-blowing design.
Lenovo already messed up doing a three-way split of Moto G 2016 series. The Moto G4 and G4 Play was actually not needed to be a part of the 2016 Moto G series.
Announced back in May, The Moto G4 Play will go on sale in the US starting September 15. The G4 Play went on sale in India Last night and now It will hit shelves in the US for just $149.99. Though Amazon Prime members will get the device for just $99.99 with Lockscreen ads. The Moto G4 and G4 Plus being 5.5" Smartphones with Almost Similar features while The Moto G4 Play is a 5" Smartphone with low end features.
The Moto G4 Play is a bit different from other Motorola Smartphones, The Device has NFC and a removable battery. The Smartphone only has a 16GB variant.
Other Specifications of Moto G4 Play includes a 5-inch 720p Display with Snapdragon 410 processor and only 16GB storage option, The Device has 2GB of RAM . Moto G Play has 8MP Rear camera and 5MP Front camera . The device is Powered with a 2,800mAh battery .
